What are dome snaps? Dome snaps are better pictured than explained. Everyone has had a “dome snaps”, to hold the flap of a purse or a wallet closed or to “snap shut” a book flap. What is new in “dome snaps” that have been around for decades?
Innovation includes
- “Dome snaps” can now be imprinted with logos or patterns etc…(see pictures #1—4)
2. At one time they were all metal (see picture #5 to #7…now plastic ones are available and they are cheaper than metal “snaps” (see pictures #8 and #9)
There has been an explosion of colours…literally dozens of colours to chose from! (See picture #10)
4. Prices of the actual “dome snaps” are dropping
5. There are more sizes and surface textures
TIPS FOR REDUCING PROMBLEMS IN THE BINDERY
Always be aware of paper show-through
Exposure to light affects the opacity, and thin sheets in particular can allow for the image/text on the page behind it to “show through” to the one you are viewing